Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic GX850

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 and Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and GX850 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and GX850 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 9 months after the GX850 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades vs the GX850 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the GX850.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and GX850.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.